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Logan Paul Posts Grotesque Photos After Tricep Surgery
Logan Paul posted a series of graphic photos after having surgery to repair a torn tricep suffered in a WWE match.
“Tore my tricep, got surgery while wide awake, told doc I wanna feel it all,” Paul, 31, claimed via Instagram on Wednesday, May 27. “Still the Tag Team champ just FYI.”
The former YouTube star shared a carousel of pictures from pre and post-surgery, showing off a massive scar on his left arm.
Paul suffered the injury during a tag team title match against the Street Profits at WWE’s Saturday Night’s Main Event on Saturday, May 23, when the Street Profits’ Angelo Dawkins hit Paul with a flip to the outside of the ring.
“They’re telling me 6 month recovery but I don’t believe them, I’ll be back in a couple weeks,” Paul boasted. Jokes aside, Paul is expected to be out for roughly half-a-year.
Paul also managed to have a sense of humor about his scar, reposting one fan’s suggestion that it looked like an Uncrustable sandwich.
“Damn,” he wrote via his Instagram Story next to the side-by-side comparison.
Paul’s comments were filled with messages from supporters, including his younger brother, Jake Paul.
“Put some salt on it,” Jake, 29, joked.
WWE women’s champion Rhea Ripley wrote, “That’s CRAZY lookin!”
Logan and his tag team partner, Austin Theory, still managed to win their match against the Street Profits at Saturday Night’s Main Event, retaining their tag team titles.
Paul Heyman — who manages Logan, Theory, 28, Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed as The Vision — suggested the stable has a plan to keep Paul’s belt warm while he recovers.
“Logan Paul knows better than anyone else, this ain’t ballet,” Heyman, 60, told Theory Monday, May 25, on WWE Raw. “And when you and Logan Paul became the tag team champions, I put in every contract, ‘The Vision defending the tag team titles.’”
Heyman continued, “That means any member of The Vision teaming with any member of The Vision of my choice. Which means you are going to be the tag team champion with, oh, I don’t know, off the top of my head, Bron Breakker. And I expect the two of you to defend those titles with honor and dignity.”
Paul and Theory won the tag team titles after defeating the Usos in a Street Fight on March 30. It marked Paul’s second championship in WWE since making his in-ring debut in April 2022. Paul also won the United States Championship in November 2023, eventually losing it to LA Knight at SummerSlam in August 2024.
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White sneakers have long been the de facto shoe choice for everyday wear, but this summer fashion is embracing a little more personality. Instead of reaching for basic white kicks, all the fashion cool-girls are gravitating toward colorful ballet flats and Mary Janes that instantly brighten even the simplest outfits. They’re just as versatile, but they add far more charm.
From sunny yellows and cherry reds to playful two-tone designs and metallic finishes, colorful flats are everywhere at the moment. So, we’ve taken the liberty of rounding up the best pairs on Amazon that capture the trend without the designer price tag. Whether you style them with jeans, sundresses or linen trousers, these stylish flats make getting dressed feel a lot more fun.
13 Colorful Flats Replacing White Sneakers This Summer
1. Two-Tone Mary Jane: A contrasting trim gives these eye-catching Mary Janes a polished, almost Parisian-inspired feel. The thick soles keep them comfortable enough for all-day wear.
2. Y2K With a Twist: Rubber lattice uppers add a nostalgic nod to early-2000s fashion to these sleek flats without making them feel costumey. The pointed toe ensures an overall modern and refined look.
3. Balletcore Pick: Delicate straps and a graceful silhouette allow these airy flats to channel the ongoing ballet-inspired trend perfectly. They feel feminine, lightweight and incredibly easy to style with everything from dainty dresses to vintage Levi’s.
4. Bright and Breezy: A cheerful pop of color and breathable weave instantly livens up otherwise basic, neutral outfits. The sleek shape keeps the vibrant hue feeling sophisticated rather than overwhelming.
5. Timeless Classic: A dainty bow and clean lines make this pair of red ballet flats feel forever chic. They’re the kind of flats you’ll wear season after season.
Remember when dad sneakers and clunky clogs were everywhere? That moment is over. Everyone’s replacing polarizing kicks with these sleek, expensive-looking styles that make any outfit appear polished. Refined footwear is officially back! We’re talking about chic flats, summery sandals, clean sneakers and mules you can slip on without a second thought. These 13 summer […]
6. Mesh Moment: Airy mesh gives these ballet flats a modern, fashion-forward update. They’re especially perfect for keeping cool during hot summer days.
7. Ballet Flat Bouquet: A bright floral print in a rainbow of hues makes this pair of flats practically neutral since they’ll match just about anything. The simple silhouette makes them far more wearable than the bold print might suggest.
8. Cool & Coastal: Lightweight construction and a rich navy blue hue capture that relaxed coastal aesthetic in these washable flats. They’re an easy companion for linen, denim and even beachwear.
9. Sunniest Shade: These vibrant yellow flats instantly brighten any outfit and are perfect for warm summer days. Consider these the easiest way to embrace dopamine dressing.
10. Edgy MVP: A knitted leopard print upper gives these flats a cool, contemporary feel. They deliver a great balance of comfort and style without looking too sporty or verging on orthopedic.
11. Shiny Statement: A glossy metallic finish adds just enough drama to elevate everyday outfits and straddles the line of being colorful and a neutral hue at the same time. These flats are bold enough to stand out, but versatile enough to wear on rotation.
12. Chic Satin: Smooth satin instantly makes these ballet flats feel like traditional ballet shoes in all the right ways. The delicate bow completes the look, no dancing required.
13. Fresh and Fun: Crochet texture and bright orange color combine for a playful summer shoe you’ll actually want to wear every day. They’re guaranteed to spark compliments wherever you go.
I’m usually slow to commit to fashion trends — I prefer a well-rounded, timeless wardrobe. But I immediately hopped on the mesh flats bandwagon, and I’m glad I did. It’s the footwear trend that never dies! These fun flats are perfect for summer because they are breathable, comfortable, easy to wear and add a playful […]
Animation has always had a weird unfairness around it. The loudest films become childhood monuments, while quieter, stranger, smaller animated movies get treated like side doors in the medium, even when they are doing things live-action could never touch with the same delicacy.
The films below deserve that bigger conversation. Some are funny in ways that feel completely unhinged. Some are soft enough to break you. Some use silence, folklore, paint, paper, clay, or stop-motion chaos to say things about grief, friendship, class, memory, faith, and growing up that feel almost too precise for their running times. And unlike the stereotypical belief, they’re not just for kids. Lock in if you’re ready.
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‘The Illusionist’ (2010)
There is a special sadness in watching an artist realize the world has moved on without making a scene about it. The old magician (Jean-Claude Donda) at the center of The Illusionist travels through half-empty venues, fading variety halls, and small rooms where his act no longer has the same shine. Then he meets Alice (Eilidh Rankin), a young woman in a remote Scottish village who believes in his magic with the kind of innocence he cannot bring himself to crush.
Their tender bond gets built from misunderstandings, small gifts, quiet routines, and the ache of someone giving more than he can afford. Although it’s an animated film, it barely needs dialogue because the body language says everything: his tired posture, her delighted curiosity, the lonely hotels, the Edinburgh streets, the performers around him losing ground to a louder modern world. That’s brilliant. The film’s beauty sits in that painful space between illusion and kindness. He cannot give Alice magic forever, but for a little while, he lets her believe life can still surprise her gently.
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‘A Town Called Panic’ (2009)
A Town Called Panic begins with Cowboy (Max Briquenet), Indian (Bruce Ellison), and Horse (David Ricci), and Cowboy and Indian want to surprise their roommate Horse for his birthday, then accidentally order an absurd number of bricks, destroy the house, and unleash a chain of nonsense that keeps getting bigger, faster, and more ridiculous. The characters are literal plastic toys, and the film treats that limitation like rocket fuel.
The joy comes from how seriously everyone takes the stupidest possible events. Horse is the only responsible adult in a world where responsibility has no chance. The brick disaster, the underwater thieves, the yelling, the random trips, the school piano lessons, the constant escalation, it all has the rhythm of imagination before logic arrives to ruin it. Plenty of animated comedies try to be chaotic. This one feels genuinely free. It deserves masterpiece talk because its craft is hidden inside the madness. Every tiny movement, every cheap-looking figure, every impossible detour adds to the feeling that animation can be pure play without becoming empty.
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‘The Red Turtle’ (2016)
In The Red Turtle, a man washes onto an island, and the movie has the confidence to let silence do the talking. What follows is a man who tries to escape on rafts, but a giant red turtle keeps stopping him, and what begins as survival turns into something stranger, sadder, and more mythic. There are no speeches to explain what the island means, who the turtle is, or why this life is unfolding the way it does. The film trusts the viewer to feel it.
That trust is exactly why it stays with you. The man’s anger at the turtle, the transformation into a woman, the child growing up between sea and shore, the storms, the crabs, the bamboo, the wide empty horizon, all of it plays like a whole life remembered through images. It is about companionship, nature, parenthood, death, and the way time keeps moving even when nobody narrates it for us. In this film the animation is stripped down to breath and movement and that feels simple until you realize how much it has quietly carried.
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‘The Breadwinner’ (2017)
The Breadwinner is about an Afghan girl, Parvana (Saara Chaudry) living under Taliban rule, and when her father is arrested, her family loses the one man who can legally move through public spaces for them. Parvana cuts her hair, dresses as a boy, and steps into a city where every errand carries danger. The story hurts because her courage comes before childhood has had any fair chance to end.
The movie balances real-world fear with storytelling in a way that gives Parvana inner strength without turning her situation into easy inspiration. Her tale about a boy facing the Elephant King runs alongside the danger of Kabul, and those handmade storybook sequences help her process fear she cannot safely say out loud. The bread market, the prison attempts, the family’s hunger, the constant threat from armed men, all of it keeps the stakes painfully close. This film deserves far more attention because it uses animation to protect the tenderness of a child’s perspective while refusing to hide the brutality around her.
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‘The Secret of Kells’ (2009)
You can feel the pages glowing before you even understand the full danger outside the abbey walls. Brendan (Evan McGuire) is a young boy living in the Abbey of Kells under the strict protection of his uncle, Abbot Cellach (Brendan Gleeson), who is obsessed with building walls against Viking attacks. Then Brother Aidan (Mick Lally) arrives with an unfinished illuminated manuscript, and Brendan’s world opens toward art, forest magic, and a kind of bravery his uncle cannot measure with stone.
The film looks like a medieval manuscript learning how to breathe. Sharp patterns, spirals, flat shapes, glowing colors, and wild forest lines make every frame feel handmade with purpose. Aisling (Christen Mooney), the forest spirit Brendan meets, brings mischief and ancient sadness into the story, while the threat of Crom Cruach gives the beauty a darker pulse. What makes the movie so special is how it treats art as survival. The book in the story is memory, faith, imagination, and resistance carried through a world that keeps trying to burn itself down.
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‘The Painting’ (2011)
The Painting follows the Alldunns, fully painted and privileged, who treat the Halfies and Sketchies like lesser beings because some characters were left incomplete by the Painter (JB Blanc). Lola (Kamali Minter), Ramo, and Plume leave their painted world to search for the artist who abandoned them, and that search turns the movie into a playful, gorgeous argument about art, hierarchy, and identity.
The film keeps finding new visual pleasures without losing the ache underneath. Characters move through canvases, studios, landscapes, and unfinished spaces where color itself becomes social status. A half-painted face can carry shame. A sketch line can become a prison. The adventure is charming, but the sharpness comes from how easily beauty becomes a class system when people start worshipping completion. It is such an underrated animated gem because it understands creation from the inside. Every artist leaves marks, gaps, and accidents behind, and this movie imagines the lives that might exist inside those gaps.
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‘The Tale of the Princess Kaguya’ (2013)
It is almost painful how alive this movie feels in its pencil lines. The Tale of the Princess Kaguya begins when a bamboo cutter, Taketori no Okina (James Caan) finds a tiny girl inside a glowing stalk and raises her with his wife in the countryside, where she grows quickly, runs through fields, laughs with village children, and seems happiest when life is messy and free. Then wealth and status pull her toward court life, and the girl who once belonged to wind, dirt, and sunlight gets dressed into a role that slowly suffocates her.
The distinct animation makes that emotional loss visible. When Kaguya runs in distress, the lines themselves seem to break open with her. When suitors treat her like a prize, the beauty of the palace starts feeling like a cage. Her parents love her, yet their dream of giving her a noble life becomes part of the pressure that separates her from herself. The film is devastating because it understands how love can accidentally become control. It looks delicate, but its sadness is enormous.
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‘Ernest & Celestine’ (2012)
The sweetest thing about this movie is how stubbornly it believes friendship can embarrass an entire society. Ernest (Lambert Wilson) is a hungry bear living badly on the margins of the bear world, and Celestine (Pauline Brunner) is a young mouse being trained in an underground society where mice are taught to fear bears and collect their teeth. They are supposed to be enemies by nature, by law, by bedtime story, by everything their worlds have repeated at them.
Then they meet, help each other, and become a pair so instantly lovable that the whole system around them starts looking ridiculous. Ernest’s grumpy warmth and Celestine’s fierce little imagination turn the movie into a soft rebellion against inherited fear. The watercolor style gives every street, shop, cellar, and snowy escape a storybook looseness that feels cozy without becoming cute in a shallow way. The courtroom scenes bring the prejudice into the open, but the film never gets heavy-handed. It simply lets one bear and one mouse prove that entire cultures can be wrong about who deserves trust.
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‘Mary and Max’ (2009)
This one can destroy you with a letter. Mary and Max follows Mary Daisy Dinkle (Bethany Whitmore), a lonely Australian girl with a birthmark, distracted parents, and no real friends, so she randomly writes to Max Jerry Horowitz (Philip Seymour Hoffman), a middle-aged Jewish man in New York who lives with anxiety, routine, chocolate hot dogs, and Asperger syndrome. Their friendship grows through letters, drawings, questions, misunderstandings, forgiveness, and long stretches of life that neither of them knows how to handle alone. And this one follows clay animation which gives the film’s sadness a strange softness.
Mary’s brown Australian world and Max’s gray New York world both feel heavy, but every object has a handmade vulnerability to it. The film talks about mental health, loneliness, shame, food, bodies, bullying, obsession, and friendship with a directness that never feels fake. Mary and Max hurt each other at times because they are human, limited, and scared, which makes their bond even more precious. This is the kind of animated movie people casually overlook, then carry forever once they actually see it.
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‘Song of the Sea’ (2014)
Some animated films feel like bedtime stories. Song of the Sea feels like a bedtime story told by someone who is also trying to heal a family wound. Ben (David Rawle) is a young boy living in a lighthouse with his father Conor (Brendan Gleeson) and little sister Saoirse (Lucy O’Connell) after their mother Bronagh disappears. He resents Saoirse because he connects her birth with that loss, and the story slowly reveals that she is a selkie whose voice is tied to old magic fading from the world.
The film earns the top spot because every piece of its beauty has emotional purpose. The Irish folklore, the glowing seals, the owl witch Macha (Fionnula Flanagan), the stone fairies, the city streets, and the circular designs all lead back to grief that has been locked away instead of felt. Ben’s anger softens as he learns what Saoirse is carrying, and Conor’s sadness stops feeling like background mood once you understand what he lost. The songs, colors, and myths are gorgeous, but the real power is family finally making room for pain without letting it drown them. This is an animated masterpiece hiding in plain sight.
Song of the Sea
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December 10, 2014
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93 Minutes
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Tomm Moore
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Will Collins, Tomm Moore
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Where is “The Handmaid's Tale” cast today? Catch up with Elisabeth Moss and her costars after leaving Gilead
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As “The Testaments” has proven, we’re not done with Gilead just yet.
Sharon Osbourne missed out on the unveiling of a statue of her late husband, Ozzy Osbourne, due to an “unexpected” trip to the hospital.
“I’m sorry I couldn’t be at Hellfest for the unveiling of Ozzy’s statue. Unfortunately I had an unexpected trip to the hospital earlier in the week,” Sharon, 73, shared via Instagram on Thursday, June 18. “A big thank you Olivier Garnier, Ben Barbaud and everyone at Hellfest. Special thank you to @philippe_pasqua_officiel for the absolutely stunning statue!”
The six-meter-tall “Prince of Darkness” statue — which, as Sharon mentioned, was designed by French contemporary artist Philippe Pasqua — was unveiled this week at the Clisson, France, open-air heavy metal music festival. The stone statue is engraved with Ozzy’s concert slogan, “Let the madness begin.”
Hellfest has a track record of constructing elaborate tributes to fallen rock heroes, as organizers built a similarly massive statue in honor of late Motörhead frontman Lemmy Kilmister in 2022. (Kilmister died at age 70 in December 2015 following a battle with prostate cancer.)
Tribute statue to Ozzy Osbourne at Hellfest 2026. Getty Images/Jimmy Beunardeau / Hans Lucas via AFP
Sharon has not elaborated further on what ailment landed her in the hospital.
The “Prince of Darkness” statue at Hellfest is one of several ways that the Osbournes are honoring the life and legacy of the late Ozzy, who died at age 76 in July 2025. (His cause of death was confirmed to be related to cardiac arrest, acute myocardial infarction, coronary artery disease and Parkinson’s disease, which he was diagnosed with in 2019.)
Sharon and son Jack Osbourne recently announced work has begun on the creation of an AI-generated Ozzy Osbourne avatar. Per Rolling Stone, Sharon and Jack are partnering with Hyperreal and Proto Hologram on an AI-powered avatar that has “the digital DNA of Ozzy Osbourne, voice, image [and] movement.”
“Elvis died 50 years ago, and everybody knows Elvis,” Sharon said at the Las Vegas launch in May. “I just want that for Ozzy.”
Meanwhile, Jack’s sister Kelly Osbourne recently shared exclusively with Us Weekly at the Mind x The Ricky Hatton Foundation charity auction that she has special plans to commemorate her first Father’s Day without Ozzy.
Sharon Osbourne still remembers her final conversation with husband Ozzy Osbourne ahead of his death at 76. “He told me that he was having dreams the last week of his life. He was seeing people that he never knew,” Sharon, 73, said on the Wednesday, December 10, episode of Piers Morgan Uncensored. “I said, ‘Well, […]
“Me and my brother Louis are going to do something special for my dad this weekend,” she confirmed to Us on Thursday.
(Ozzy was the father of six. He shared Elliot, Jessica and Louis with his first wife Thelma Riley and later welcomed Aimee, Kelly, and Jack during his second marriage to Sharon.)
Asked how she was coping with the loss of her dad, Kelly told Us, “I’m getting a little bit better every day. The pain will never go away, and I’ll never be the person I was before he died again. But I’m getting to know the new me.”
The Osbournes announced Ozzy’s death on July 22, 2025, just 17 days after he’d performed his final Back to the Beginning concert in Birmingham, England.
Sharon Osbourne is sharing her emotional reaction after the 2026 Grammy Awards paid tribute to her late husband, Ozzy Osbourne. During the Sunday, February 1, music awards ceremony in Los Angeles, Post Malone, Guns N’ Roses’ Duff McKagan and Slash, the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Chad Smith and Andrew Watt performed Black Sabbath’s hit song […]
“It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning,” they shared at the time. “He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time.”
Ozzy was laid to rest in his hometown of Birmingham on July 30, 2025.
The following article contains spoilers.There’s nothing quite like a good sitcom to make you laugh, cry, and enjoy on your own or with the whole family. The best ones ran for multiple seasons and ended just as much on a high as they began. When you feel sad the series has ended but satisfied with how, that’s the mark of a great show.
From the 1980s to the 21st century, there have been some great sitcoms that ended exactly as they should, with impeccable writing, acting, and closure to leave fans clapping and sighing in appreciation. That’s not an easy feat, but some shows wrapped up beautifully.
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‘Boy Meets World’ (1993–2000)
The coming-of-age sitcom Boy Meets World defined a generation of ’90s kids, and is still remembered fondly to this day. One of the most impactful scenes, however, is at the end when Mr. Feeny (William Daniels), the strict but father-figure-like teacher and eventually principal, walks quietly through the empty classroom. He’s reminiscing about all the moments he shared with these students, bringing viewers along with him. When he utters the final words, “class dismissed,” it will give you chills.
It’s emotionally satisfying, showing both the growth of all the characters who have now become adults as well as honoring their journeys to get there. It signifies Mr. Feeny’s integral part in their lives, reminding viewers how important educators are in shaping children. But it also depicts that important transition from childhood to adulthood. It’s the perfect way to end a show about the challenges of coming of age.
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‘New Girl’ (2011–2018)
New Girl could have taken the traditional sappy goodbye route as all the roommates moved on, and it did. But the show also made sure to remind fans of how funny and quirky the characters were through one final, elaborate prank. Winston (Lamorne Morris) pretends Nick (Jake Johnson) and Jess (Zooey Deschanel) are being evicted from the apartment by a company called Engram Pattersky, which is reportedly evicting all tenants. But once the truck is loaded with all their belongings, Winston reveals it was all a prank; Engram Pattersky is an anagram for My Greatest Prank. It’s the catalyst, however, for convincing Nick and Jess to move out and on anyway.
Before that, Jess walks her friends through memorable moments they shared together, thus also helping provide closure for fans who were with them on the journey through the show’s seven seasons. Of course, they also had to play one final game of True American to bring back the recurring segment for closure and later are seen playing it again in a flash forward. This solidifies that their bond is unbreakable and helps fans feel like even though the show is ending, in their minds, the group is still together. The sitcom ending was a genuine masterpiece.
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‘Young Sheldon’ (2017–2024)
Young Sheldon is a prequel series to The Big Bang Theory, but it became a juggernaut of a show on its own with plenty of fantastic episodes. Fans knew where the story was headed, including the tragic death of George Sr. (Lance Barber), which was dealt with in the final episodes of the last season. But what was most poignant about the finale is that it set up Sheldon’s (Iain Armitage) story to come.
While walking outside Caltech with a smile, Sheldon is stopped by a professor who asks if he’s lost. “No,” he says. “I’m exactly where I need to be.” Knowing this school becomes Sheldon’s future, where he studies and eventually works, makes this ending brilliant. But it’s also the knowledge that Sheldon will meet his lifelong friends there that brings so much satisfaction to the subtle smile on Sheldon’s face.
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‘The Office’ (2005–2013)
After nine seasons of The Office, a mockumentary sitcom about boring everyday office life, the show needed to end in a way that really helped bring everything to a close. It did, with the whole group reuniting for Dwight (Rainn Wilson) and Angela’s (Angela Kinsey) wedding, including eccentric regional manager Michael Scott (Steve Carell, who left the series in Season 7).
The goodbyes the staff share with one another in this sitcom that’s a banger from start to finish are fictional for the show, of course. But you can tell that there are also some real goodbyes from the actors behind them, too. There’s growth for characters, with Jim (John Krasinski) finally quitting to pursue his dream, Pam (Jenna Fischer) supporting him, and Oscar (Oscar Nuñez) running for state senate. But it was Carell’s surprise return that brought it all together, including his final line. When Dwight says, “I can’t believe you came,” he replies, “that’s what she said.”
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‘The Good Place’ (2016–2020)
The Good Place is one of the best shows about the afterlife, following Eleanor (Kristen Bell), who thinks she has been sent to the “good” place, essentially heaven, when she was supposed to be sent to the bad one (effectively hell). She tries to change her ways while there, hoping to earn her spot in before anyone realizes the mistake while ironically lying about who she really is. But there’s a lot more behind the plot.
There’s true closure when the show reveals that even an eternal paradise isn’t all it’s cracked up to be after a while, and souls can eventually pass on to end their existences for good. Once good deeds are accomplished, the door is officially open. The Good Place reminds us that all good things really must come to an end, and that isn’t a bad thing. It’s just reality. In the end is where we find peace, meaning, and closure.
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‘Friends’ (1994–2004)
For a decade, Friends was in every living room every week when it aired. Even after it ended and to this day, the show remains the benchmark series about a single group of adult friends navigating life. The show and all of the best Friends episodes took viewers on a journey with its six main characters, each one marking a milestone by the end. From finally solidifying a long-term on-and-off-again relationship to getting married, having kids, and pursuing dreams, they were all ready to move on.
But the pivotal moment is when they are preparing to move out of Monica’s (Courteney Cox) oversized apartment, which is where a lot of the show takes place. As they stand together there one last time, ready to move on to their new places and lives, they decide to get one last coffee. “Sure,” says Chandler (Matthew Perry), “where?” It’s one last joke that perfectly fits his comedic style, because of course they’d be going to Central Perk. Giving Chandler the last line and making it a roll-your-eyes corny one is exactly what was needed for the tone of the show.
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‘The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ (1990–1996)
It makes sense that a show about a young Will (Will Smith) in high school moving to live with his wealthy aunt and uncle in Bel-Air would end with him finally moving out on his own. But throwing things for a loop, the family decides to move out of their lavish mansion as well, opting to be closer to their kids. Hilary (Karyn Parsons) and Ashley (Tatyana Ali) move to New York, and Carlton (Alfonso Ribeiro) is prepping for Princeton while Geoffrey (Joseph Marcell) decides to go back to London. What’s interesting is that Will is the one who decides to stay in California to complete his college degree, a future he probably never could have imagined when he first moved in, nor could anyone else.
The ending of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air is perfect as they say their final goodbyes and Will is left in the living room alone to reflect on his time there. It’s all in fondness, and in his simple smile and subtle sigh, you can feel the weight of the moment, both for the character and the actor. As he turns off the light and leaves, Carlton’s voice bellowing from upstairs, indicating everyone forgot he was still there, icing on top to bring one last laugh.
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‘Cheers’ (1982–1993)
Cheers started as a welcoming bar where everyone knows your name and is glad you came, and Sam (Ted Danson) is tending. And it ended the same way, coming full circle. But it’s the satisfaction in the end that Sam realizes he’s exactly where he needs to be that makes it so great. After surprisingly deciding not to run off and get married to Diane (Shelley Long), Sam coming to terms with the fact that the bar is his one true love is a testament to the importance of every interaction he had there up to that point.
In a way, it tells viewers that the welcoming promise of the bar wasn’t just a song and a sign on the wall: it was a calling; it had meaning to Sam. There’s no place he’d rather be. When he tells a patron who comes in as he’s washing up that they’re closed, it’s also a goodbye to fans. Cheers and its fan-favorite characters won’t return to our TVs, but in our minds, the bar will re-open in the morning and welcome its regulars and others once again.
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‘Newhart’ (1982–1990)
For eight seasons, Newhart walked viewers through the story of Dick (Bob Newhart) and Joanna (Mary Frann), a couple who move from the city to a small rural Vermont town to run an inn. While there, they interact with the eccentric townsfolk and the eclectic mix of guests who come to stay. The sitcom is witty, dry, sarcastic, and entertaining with memorable characters and satisfying episodes.
Newhart pulled a fast one on fans, however, using the finale to deliver one huge, final punchline that completely changed the show. Through a meta crossover with The Bob Newhart Show, Newhart’s sitcom that aired prior to Newhart, the ending suggested that his character on that show, Bob Hartley, was simply having one, long dream that characterized the entire show. In most cases, the “it was all a dream” storyline doesn’t work. But Newhart made it shocking, nostalgic, and rewarding, showing that this angle can be done well.
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‘M*A*S*H’ (1972–1983)
One of the best shows to ever grace the small screen, M*A*S*H had meaning, heart, humor, and was telling of its time and the complexities of war. The war comedy drama set in a Mobile Army Surgical Hospital during the Korean War follows the mix of personalities as they handle the tough jobs in a complicated and often depressing situation while doing their best to be there for one another and deal with the trauma in a healthy way.
The end of the show marks the end of the war, and the 2.5-hour episode, which broke viewership records, sees each character processing what they went through and getting ready to return to civilian life. The final scene with Hawkeye (Alan Alda) looking down from his helicopter to see stones spelling out “Goodbye” is as emotional as a show can possibly get.
M*A*S*H
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1972 – 1983-00-00
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Larry Gelbart
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Larry Gelbart
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Loretta Swit
Margaret Houlihan
Now that Widow’s Bay has ended, there’s a vacuum on the Apple TV viewership charts that one show is poised to fill. The show in question was recently endorsed by none other than Stephen King, who described it in a social media post as “even better” than Widow’s Bay, which has emerged as Apple’s show of the summer. Having premiered at the end of April, Widow’s Bay gradually built a devoted following through word-of-mouth alone. According to FlixPatrol, it’s Apple’s number one show domestically, mere days after its season finale left audiences enthralled. Widow’s Bay holds a 97% score on Rotten Tomatoes, but King’s favorite new show isn’t too far behind with a “Certified Fresh” 93% score on the review aggregator.
The series premiered on May 20 and has aired six episodes so far. It will conclude its 10-episode debut season on July 15. Along with Widow’s Bay and two other critically acclaimed new series — Margo’s Got Money Troubles and Star City — the new show is a major part of a summer dominated by Apple titles. The streamer puts out fewer films and shows than its competitors, and this has given it a clear edge in terms of quality. This week, the streamer also welcomed one of its best-reviewed shows, Sugar, back for a second season.
Your New Favorite Apple TV Series After ‘Widow’s Bay’ Is Here
But we’re talking about Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed, the comedy thriller series starring Tatiana Maslany in yet another career-defining role. She broke out as the lead of the sci-fi series Orphan Black before going on to star in major shows such as Perry Mason and She-Hulk: Attorney at Law. Her performance in Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed has been singled out by several critics. In her review, Collider’s Emily Bernard described the show as “a solid, addictive addition to the streamer” that succeeds on the strength of Maslany’s “tour-de-force performance.” The Rotten Tomatoes consensus for the series reads, “Tatiana Maslany boldly leads this twistedly thrilling whodunit, serving as a fascinating exploration of the unexpected through compelling storytelling, diverting escapades, and the undeniable assurance of Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed.” According to FlixPatrol, the series has now climbed to the number six spot on the domestic Apple TV rankings as it continues to grow its audience. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
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May 19, 2026
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Apple TV
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David Rosen
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Damon Thomas, Alethea Jones
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David Rosen
Actress Carrie Coon made a splash on season 3 of HBO’s hit show, “The White Lotus.” She starred as Laurie Duffy, who was visiting the luxurious Thai resort with a few of her childhood friends. Coon, a competitive high school runner, did all her own sprinting for the show, which spawned several creative memes on social media. The show has made her a household name, but Coon has always been in the industry.
During a Drama Actress Roundtable with The Hollywood Reporter, Carrie Coon sat down with Sarah Pidgeon, Claire Danes, Kerry Washington, Rhea Seehorn, and Chase Infiniti to discuss the highs and lows of working in Hollywood. During one part of the conversation, Coon was asked about how “The White Lotus” gave her profile a “boost,” even though she had already achieved fame from shows like “The Leftovers” and “The Gilded Age.”
“That part, the public discourse about you and your life, has always felt so far from me,” Coon said, admitting that she will “read reviews” and “haunt Reddit” to see what is being said about her and her work.
“I want to know how the work is landing in the world. It’s important to take in the good and the bad because then you know that it’s all subjective and actually has nothing to do with you,” she added.
Coon Describes The Fan Reactions To Her Role
Coon went on to joke that “the slow and steady rise of Carrie Coon has happened entirely outside of my life — even now after The White Lotus.”
She recalled how she was at a restaurant in Newport when “this sweet young thing who was serving me said, ‘Do you play guitar?’”
“I’m still moving through the world with people vaguely kind of maybe thinking they know me from their high school,” she continued. “It’s great, and I don’t want to change that.”
However, she did admit that “there were a lot of think pieces written about the show and the women” on “The White Lotus” and speculated that “maybe people started watching The Gilded Age” after seeing her performance in the HBO hit.
That being said, she admitted, “I haven’t seen the material results of that yet.”
Carrie Coon Admits She Still Has To ‘Fight’ For Roles
Despite the success of “The White Lotus,” Coon admitted, “I think I’m like the top of the B-list now. Instead of the seventh person you come to, I’m like the fourth.”
She went on to reveal that she still has “to fight” for larger roles and acknowledged that she’s “going to have to fight for big movies,” because she is currently being offered a lot of “unfinanced indie scripts.”
“That’s what I’m getting,” she admitted. “And it’s probable that, if The Gilded Age were to go away, I would get another television job. For me, I haven’t leveled up in the way that you think of.”
Coon Talks Her ‘Favorite Meme’ Of Herself
Elsewhere in the interview, the actresses were asked if they had a favorite meme of themselves. Immediately, Coon replied, “Me sprinting away from the gunshots in The White Lotus.”
She went on to say that she felt “deeply gratified” to see the way people “lauded” her “physical life,” because she had an athletic background.
“I love hanging out of a window. I love running. I also just felt like, yeah, that’s a very American response. You hear a gunshot, you’re out of there. That felt very real to me,” she replied. “There’s also my really ugly cry face.”
She joked to Claire Danes, who is currently starring in “The Beast in Me,” that “you and I both share” the “cry face.”
When it came to fans recognizing her on the streets, however, she admitted that “it’s always The Leftovers fans that recognize” her. “I always hear about people’s grief. It’s very moving,” she said. “There’s such deep sharing that happens, and it’s not trite, and I’m very grateful for it.”
‘The White Lotus’ Will Return In 2027
Fortunately, fans won’t have to wait too long to see the return of “The White Lotus.” It is currently filming on the French Riviera and is set to hit the streamer in 2027.
Although many fans were looking forward to seeing Oscar nominee Helena Bonham Carter appear in the beloved show, she left shortly after filming started. Her role was reportedly rewritten and recast, with “Jurassic Park” alum Laura Dern stepping into the new part.
In a galaxy far, far away, Star Wars introduced us to the epic battle between the righteous Jedi and the powerful Sith Lords, but they’re not alone in this magnificent universe. They may not have the allure, but some of the most fascinating characters in Star Wars are the bounty hunters, mercenaries who make their living tracking, capturing, or eliminating designated targets for a reward. Operating mostly in the galactic underworld, they are often employed by crime syndicates, corporations, and governments to do the dirty work of collecting debts or neutralizing threats.
Whether protagonist or antagonist, hero or villain, no matter how they fit in the story, bounty hunters are politically neutral and act as free agents. Their morality is based on whoever pays the most. Because they face dangerous adversaries along their adventures, bounty hunters rely on an extensive arsenal of weaponry and combat skills. Some even have elements that set them apart from the rest, which helps their case for this list! Now, with a plethora of bounty hunters in the galaxy, to be among the best, they must have a resounding resume, unique attributes, and, for some, a legacy that shines bright. Power, strength, and reputation make a bounty hunter in the Star Wars universe.
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Zam Wesell
Primarily appearing in Star Wars: Episode II— Attack of the Clones, Zam Wesell (Leeanna Walsman) is an assassin from the planet Zolan, known as a clawdite, or a changeling, having the ability to shape-shift. In her original form, she is of a reptilian species, but her power allows her to disguise herself in any humanoid form. Jango Fett (Temuera Morrison) hired her to assassinate Senator Padmé Amidala (Natalie Portman). Zam made two attempts on Amidala’s life on Coruscant, the second of which led to a high-speed chase, during which she was ultimately caught by Anakin Skywalker (Hayden Christensen) and Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor) before being killed by Jango.
A victim of story circumstance, Zam’s legacy continued in the Star Wars expanded universe via Star Wars: Bounty Hunter video game. There, Zam showcases her full skill set, with her true grit on display, demonstrating tactical versatility and utilizing covert methods as shown in the film. Zam is a capable spy and infiltrator thanks to her ability to assume any human identity. She is an elite marksman, famously wielding a Kyuzo disruptor rifle. Though her on-screen track record is weak, her shape-shifting ability earns her a spot, even if it’s at the bottom.
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Fennec Shand
Emerging as one of the newfound fan favorites, Fennec Shand is a ruthless bounty hunter whose first live-action appearance came in The Mandalorian. Played by Ming-Na Wen, Shand brings a cold-blooded coolness to the screen. She appears as a fugitive on Tatooine, where she battles Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) and rookie bounty hunter Toro Calican (Jake Cannavale). It’s there that she’s left for dead, only to be saved by Boba Fett (Morrison). Now bound by honor and debt, Shand is seen as a loyal enforcer in The Book of Boba Fett. She joins him to claim Jabba the Hutt’s throne in Mos Espa. Once an enemy to Din Djarin, she returns to his aid, rescuing Grogu from Moff Gideon’s (Giancarlo Esposito) Imperial remnant.
Characterized by her wit, expert marksmanship, and iconic cybernetic midsection installed by her savior, Shand remains one of the deadliest bounty hunters in the universe, operating as a one-woman army. Her resiliency is unmatched; rather than lie down and die, Shand fought to stay alive, even if it meant aligning with another. Her journey continued in Star Wars: The Bad Batch, where her backstory was further explored. There, she was seen going toe-to-toe with Cad Bane (Corey Burton) and the Bad Batch (Dee Bradley Baker). Shand’s elite reputation has earned great peer respect.
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Din Djarin
Mando! There is certainly a section of Star Wars fanatics who would not list Din Djarin, lovingly known as the Mandalorian, on a best of the bounty hunters list. The reason he slips in is his renowned legacy as a character. With a deeper, more conclusive story shown across media, we know more about him than we do about some others with considerably less screen time. The titular character of the Disney+ series and the latest Star Wars blockbuster, The Mandalorian and Grogu, Din Djarin was orphaned as a young child during the Clone Wars. Rescued and adopted as a “foundling” by the Children of the Watch, Din Djarin became a member of a strict religious sect of Mandalorians. He stood by his orthodox Mandalorian code, most notably by the creed’s prohibition on removing his beskar helmet in front of other living beings.
Din Djarin’s solitary life changed when he was hired to track down Grogu. Instead of turning The Child over, Mando broke his code by rescuing and forming a father-son bond with him. Played by Pedro Pascal, Din Djarin has become one of the most prominent characters in Star Wars as more than a standard gun-for-hire; he is a legendary galactic protector. His full suit of Beskar allows him to be nearly impenetrable. He’s got a versatile arsenal of high-tech weaponry, as well as the temporary holder of the Darksaber. Din Djarin is quite skilled in hand-to-hand combat, having the capability of defeating monstrous beasts, Imperial forces, and even holding his own against trained Jedi.
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Embo
Having a unique element unlike any other bounty hunter certainly helps you get hired. For Embo, his hat is more than just a panache for style; it’s a versatile vessel of transport and weaponry that makes him an exceptional assassin. Known for his quiet demeanor, Embo first appeared on screen in Star Wars: The Clone Wars, becoming an instant fan-favorite. Embo is a silent-but-deadly non-Force-sensitive fighter who has been known for going toe-to-toe against the galaxy’s most dangerous warriors.
While his unique asset is his hat, he also masters the bowcaster. He handles the heavy Wookie weapon with incredible strength and pinpoint accuracy, firing it with one hand. As a Kyuzo, his physical prowess goes to the extreme. He has lightning-fast reflexes and dexterity that allow him to battle Force wielders, like Anakin Skywalker (Matt Lanter). Embo is also one of the few non-Force users to survive a direct physical confrontation with the Sith warrior Savage Opress (Clancy Brown). Voiced by Star Wars visionary Dave Filoni, Embo made his live-action debut in The Mandalorian and Grogu, serving as a primary antagonist pursuing Din Djarin and Grogu.
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Asajj Ventress
A bounty hunter with dual lightsabers? Sign me up! Asajj Ventress (Nika Futterman) is a former Jedi Padawan turned Sith assassin who served as a formidable antagonist during the Clone Wars before reinventing herself as an independent bounty hunter. Born to the magical Nightsister clan on the planet Dathomir, Ventress was orphaned before she found her calling through her Jedi training. When her Jedi Master Ky Narec (Corey Burton) was murdered, Ventress turned to the dark side via grief and anger. She was taken in by Count Dooku (Burton), where she acted as his personal assassin. After being betrayed by Dooku, she returned to her Nightsister roots to seek revenge, renouncing her Sith and Jedi ties.
Having the power of the Force made her quite a threat long before her bounty hunting days. Between her lightsabers and her Force powers, including brutal Force chokes, Asajj was a threat to everyone from Clone Commander Colt (Dee Bradley Baker) to Obi-Wan Kenobi (James Arnold Taylor) and Anakin Skywalker. During her surprise return in The Bad Batch, Ventress served as a powerful guide to Omega, displaying her mastery of the Force through Dathomirian magic. Ventress’ greatest asset was her survival-forged understanding of the galactic underworld; she’s been through so much that she could handle anything.
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Black Krrsantan
Yes, casual Star Wars fans: there is more than Wookie than Chewbacca. Perhaps the second most iconic is Black Krrsantan (Carey Jones), a towering, black-furred Wookie gladiator with spiked gold armor whose notable appearance comes from the scar over his left eye caused by a duel with Obi-Wan Kenobi. First appearing in Marvel’s Darth Vader comics, Krrsantan served as a hired hand for crime lords like Jabba the Hutt, Darth Vader, and the rogue archaeologist Doctor Aphra before making his live-action jump in The Book of Boba Fett.
Krrsantan may be the greatest physical fighter of any bounty hunter, at least on this list. Forced to be a gladiator, even having his skeletal structure surgically altered, Krrsantan is a literal bone-crusher. He takes his defeat hard after his gladiatorial days, as he’s seen drinking heavily in the cantina. So when a group of Trandoshans, the mortal enemies of Wookies, mock him, he snaps, showcasing his untapped years of pent-up rage. The sheer fact that he can rip off arms points to his brilliance on the battlefield.
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Jango Fett
There are great bounty hunters, and then there are legends; Jango Fett was the latter. An orphaned child on Concord Dawn, Jango was taken in by the True Mandalorians, a splinter faction of Mandalorians. He famously fought in the Mandalorian Civil Wars, where he gained his fearsome reputation. At one point, he survived an ambush and killed six Jedi with his bare hands. His combat prowess caught the attention of the Sith Lord Darth Tyranus (Christopher Lee), better known as Count Dooku. It was through him that he made his debut in Star Wars: Episode II— Attack of the Clones. Arguably, his most legendary on-screen sequence was his blow-for-blow Kamino battle with Obi-Wan Kenobi in the pouring rain. Unfortunately, his tenure came to a brutal end at the hands of Jedi Master Mace Windu (Samuel L. Jackson).
Jango’s run in the film showcased his immense skills as a cold-blooded assassin. His elite combat training, exceptional tactical intellect, and unparalleled lethality against Force-users enabled him to become a premier bounty hunter. Jango served as a genetic blueprint for Tyranus’ grand army. Using him as the primary genetic template proved just how powerful he was while he was alive. Jango is a bounty hunter who will forever be known as great, but simply cannot stand atop because those who came after built upon his powers to become better.
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Aurra Sing
Known for her pale-skinned appearance, Aurra’s presence was so prominent that her character was expanded for the animated series. Voiced by Jaime King, Aurra took on a prominent role working alongside Cad Bane as she mentored the newly orphaned Boba Fett, guiding him in his early, vengeful attempts to assassinate Mace Windu. During The Clone Wars, Aurra was hired by Ziro the Hutt (Burton) to assassinate Padmé (Catherine Taber). Through this attempt, Aurra showcased her terrifying tenacity as a top-tier hitwoman.
Aurra was celebrated as a dangerous and effective bounty hunter for her lethal combination of Force-sensitivity and cybernetic enhancements. She had a surgically implanted biocomputer and a comlink antenna that enhanced her senses while tracking targets and scrambling enemy radar. Though she did have blasters at the ready, the real terror was her long-range capabilities, which made her an expert sniper. Perhaps her greatest strength was her mentorship; if she couldn’t be the best, she was going to help make the best.
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Cad Bane
Imagine the antagonist of a spaghetti-western in space; chances are, you’ll think of Cad Bane. George Lucas designed the character based on Lee Van Cleef‘s iconic Angel Eyes mercenary from The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. A calculating and cunning bounty hunter, Bane served as the galaxy’s preeminent gun-for-hire during and after the Clone Wars, known for his trademark wide-brimmed hat, breathing tube, and dual blasters. Bane had quite a resume during his run, from kidnapping Force-sensitive children to holding the Galactic Senate hostage; there was no job he wasn’t able to handle.
Mostly known for his animated appearances, Cade made his triumphant live-action debut in The Book of Boba Fett, once again voiced by Corey Burton. Like a classic Western standoff in the streets of Freetown, he notoriously took down a deputy and critically wounded Marshal Cobb Vanth (Timothy Olyphant). Once again, his extraordinary shot made him the ultimate hired hand. Bane continually pulled off nearly impossible jobs thanks to his high-tech arsenal of custom weaponry; no matter the contract, he operated with no moral code.
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Boba Fett
You’ll always remember your first, and based on the very first film, the first bounty hunter in our lives was none other than Boba Fett. Perhaps because his story has been with us the longest of any character on this list, Boba Fett is a tried-and-true legend. Though we know much about his origin story, Boba’s first appearances were in Star Wars: Episode V—The Empire Strikes Back and Star Wars: Episode VI—Return of the Jedi, played by Jeremy Bulloch. In those stories, he tracked down Han Solo (Harrison Ford) for Darth Vader (James Earl Jones) and crime lord Jabba the Hutt (Larry Ward). A true survivor, when it was believed he had been eaten by the monstrous Sarlacc after he fell into the Great Pit of Carkoon, he clawed his way out, launching his resurgence story in The Book of Boba Fett.
But that’s not where his true story began. The legendary bounty hunter was the unaltered genetic clone of his father, Jango Fett, created with no accelerated aging and raised as Jango’s own. During Attack of the Clones, a teenage Boba lived alongside the clone army, only for him to eventually witness his father’s slaughter at the hands of Mace Windu. From there, his story continued in the animated series The Clone Wars. Boba Fett became the best because he had his father’s clone DNA and training from other great bounty hunters, which made him even stronger and more powerful. More than his action prowess, Boba’s tactical aptitude earned him the respect of Darth Vader, an honor few ever achieved.
Back in the 2000s and 2010s, it was hard to turn on the TV without encountering supernatural dramas, be it vampires, werewolves, or witches. But the reality is quite different now, especially without The CW, which had been the home for vampire stories since The Vampire Diaries premiered in 2009. Streaming has brought more shows, but some staple genres, like supernatural stories, have shrunk, with only a handful of shows currently on the air. One of them is an unhinged drama best described as the illicit lovechild of The Vampire Diaries and HBO’s True Blood.
This series features some great performances as it tells the story of a centuries-old vampire living his best life. It’s no surprise that critics have given it a perfect 100% score, and viewers are also impressed, rating it 91% on the review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes. And the series, retitled Anne Rice‘s The Vampire Lestat, is a smash hit, ranked number one on AMC+, its primary streaming platform. Viewers who can’t watch it on AMC+ are keeping up with Lestat’s exploits on PVOD, where The Vampire Lestat is among the top shows on iTunes.
While its tone is totally unhinged, it’s not entirely new. The Vampire Lestat is a dramatic rebrand of the hit series Interview with the Vampire. But instead of focusing on Louis and his volatile relationship with Lestat in interviews with an intrepid journalist, this chapter makes Lestat the king of rock as he forms a band and tours to reclaim his life. Viewers got a glimpse of Lestat in Interview with the Vampire, but this show puts him in the spotlight, and he impresses even more. Overhauling the show, as the production team did, was a risky move that could have backfired, but everyone loves it.
What Do Critics Say About ‘The Vampire Lestat?’
The Vampire Lestat is Lestat de Lioncourt (Sam Reid) at his absolute best, and he can be a lot. That’s why Collider’s Carly Lane said the show gave her a “hangover.” Lane anticipated even more changes in future seasons, saying the show can “certainly reinvent itself again and again without sacrificing its bite,” in her review of The Vampire Lestat. Other critics had all-positive things to say, with ScreenRant‘s Nick Bythrow calling it “one of the best seasons of TV in 2026 so far.” Like Lane, MovieWeb‘s Dan Selcke was positively overwhelmed by the show and had one word to describe the season: bold.
New episodes of The Vampire Lestat debut on AMC+ on Sundays. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
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June 7, 2026
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AMC
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Jonathan Ceniceroz, Ryan Kattner, Anusree Roy, Hannah Moscovitch, Kevin Hanna, Rolin Jones
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Jacob Anderson
Louis de Pointe du Lac
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Adaptations are possibly more popular than ever right now, and there are several upcoming shows based on books that are capturing the headlines. The latest Harlan Coben novel to receive the Netflix treatment is I Will Find You, starring Avatar favorite Sam Worthington and Severance‘s Britt Lower. An adaptation of Marissa Stapley’s Reese’s Book Club hit Lucky is on its way, starring Anya Taylor-Joy in the titular role, and it wouldn’t feel right not to have a Jane Austen adaptation in development, with the next high-profile arrival coming in Netflix’s six-part Pride & Prejudice this fall.
But before Lucky and Pride & Prejudice hit our screens, Netflix is bringing one of the most beloved series of novels back to life, following its original TV adaptation between 1974 and 1983. Based on the popular work of the same name by Laura Ingalls Wilder, a new adaptation of Little House on the Prairie is set to hit Netflix on July 9, 2026, and is one of the most exciting upcoming shows. “I’m incredibly grateful to our wonderful cast and crew, who put their hearts and hard work into making our first season come alive,” said showrunner Rebecca Sonnenshine (The Housemaid), who will already be celebrating the show’s renewal for a second installment.
Of course, before this new Netflix interpretation, there was the classic NBC adaptation, which ran for almost a decade and delivered 200 episodes of heartwarming family fun. But will Netflix’s adaptation be closer to the show or the books? Thankfully, Linwood Boomer recently gave fans an answer to that burning question in an interview with Collider, promising that the new series is “much closer to the books” and will be a “little bit grimmer of a life” like the novels.
Who Stars in ‘Little House on the Prairie’?
The original cast of this cozy series is still beloved to this day, so that makes for some big shoes to fill. Thankfully, an exciting cast for the new adaptation has been assembled, led by Alice Halsey (Lessons in Chemistry) as the young hero Laura Ingalls. She is joined by the likes of Skywalker Hughes (I, Object) as Mary; Luke Bracey (Hacksaw Ridge) as Pa; Jocko Sims (New Amsterdam) as Dr. George Tann; Warren Christie (Happy Town) as John Edwards; and Crosby Fitzgerald (Crime 101) as Ma.
Little House on the Prairie debuts on Netflix on July 9, 2026. Make sure to stay tuned for more streaming stories.
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July 9, 2026
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Netflix
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Kat Candler, Julie Anne Robinson, Sydney Freeland, Sarah Adina Smith, Erica Tremblay
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Alice Halsey
Laura Ingalls
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Crosby Fitzgerald
Caroline Ingalls
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Skywalker Hughes
Mary Ingalls
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